Academic Media
Videoconference Services
Logistical Challenges of Teaching via
Videoconference
Donald Dover
Videoconference Operations Manager
Academic Media Videoconference Services
Teaching at a Distance
AMS Mission:
To provide the same quality of instruction
and services to all students, regardless
of their location
Academic Media Videoconference Services
In Practice:
•Returning assignments
•Administering quizzes
•Giving access to materials
•Offering opportunities for activities
Academic Media Videoconference Services
Supplying Course Texts
•Textbooks
•Course packets
•Reserved materials from the library
•Library holdings
Academic Media Videoconference Services
Distributing Documents and other Course Materials
•From student’s hand to the instructor’s—the Classroom Operator
•From the instructor’s hands to the student’s —the Courier system
Academic Media Videoconference Services
Alternatives to Physical Delivery
•MyWSU/MySite
•WebCT or BlackBoard
•Mailman (new listserv)
•More information: “Integrating Other Technologies”
Academic Media Videoconference Services
Legal and AMS Policy Restrictions
Can I fax a document to a site and have copies made there?
Who makes and pays for copies?
What if I want to play a video?
Does educational “fair use” apply?
Academic Media Videoconference Services
Review The Academic Media Services Instructor’s Handbook
• (509) 335-6519
•Review table of contents
•Use the Instructor’s checklist ( Appendix M)
•http://ams.wsu.edu
•Travel to and teach from other sites
Academic Media Videoconference Services
In sum: Plan Ahead
•Spontaneity vs. planning
•To overcome distance, overcome time
Academic Media Videoconference Services
•Donald Dover
•Charmaine Wellington
•Sheree Collins
Questions?